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An Offering of Sanctuary; An Announcement from Italizio's Communist Party
Topic Started: Nov 20 2015, 10:56 PM (211 Views)
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It was November, and almost a week until Thanksgiving. President Belinzky had been preparing something, a speech or announcement he wanted to give to the world. With tensions recently rising between Porcu and Austria, Italizio was ready to make their move on the global stage. Flyers would be brought up around various capital cities by Italizian spies, and if not through that, he had prepared a televised appearance, ready for his proclamation.
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"AS OF NOVEMBER 21ST, 2015, THE GOVERNMENT OF ITALIZIO SHALL BEGIN TO WELCOME REFUGEES ALLIGNED WITH THE COMMUNIST PARTY. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT DUE TO RECENT CONFLICT IN EUROPE, ALONG WITH AN INCREASE IN POLITICAL TENSION, THE GOVERNMENT HAS MADE SUCH A DECISION. ANY AND ALL COMMUNISTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES WHO DESIRE SANCTUARY SHALL FIND IT IN ITALIZIO.
THIS HAS BEEN AN ANNOUNCEMENT BY PRESIDENT LEONARD BELINZKY OF THE ITALIZIAN WORKER'S PARTY."
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OOC: Not sure if the «Porcupine» bit was meant jokingly or not...

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While no official governmental response was received following President Leonard Belinzky's declaration, there was a lesser, but no less official, reply.

OFFICIAL RESPONSE FROM THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF PORCU
 

Official response to the recent televised declaration made by the Italizian leader, President Leonard Belinzky

The Communist Party of Porcu is one of the oldest political parties in the Republic and one of the oldest communist parties in the world. Its history is one of workers' struggle, mass mobilization, and opposition to capitalism.

The CPP welcomes the Italizian Worker's Party to the international arena and hopes that it will become a fellow partner in struggling against the snakes of fascism, totalitarianism, and capitalism. To that end, the CPP would like to extend a hand of friendship and solidarity.

The Austrian state is a fascist state. The people of Italizio and the Italizian Worker's Party are urged to join with the CPP, and the Republic, in opposing the Austrian state.

Sincerely,

Publius Vibius Pansa
Aedile of the Consilium of the Republic of Porcu
Chairman of the Communist League
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Porcu
Chairman of the Politburo of the Communist Party
First Secretary of the Ariminae Regional Committee of the Communist Party
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Nov 23 2015, 10:13 PM
OOC: Not sure if the «Porcupine» bit was meant jokingly or not...

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While no official governmental response was received following President Leonard Belinzky's declaration, there was a lesser, but no less official, reply.

OFFICIAL RESPONSE FROM THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF PORCU
 

Official response to the recent televised declaration made by the Italizian leader, President Leonard Belinzky

The Communist Party of Porcu is one of the oldest political parties in the Republic and one of the oldest communist parties in the world. Its history is one of workers' struggle, mass mobilization, and opposition to capitalism.

The CPP welcomes the Italizian Worker's Party to the international arena and hopes that it will become a fellow partner in struggling against the snakes of fascism, totalitarianism, and capitalism. To that end, the CPP would like to extend a hand of friendship and solidarity.

The Austrian state is a fascist state. The people of Italizio and the Italizian Worker's Party are urged to join with the CPP, and the Republic, in opposing the Austrian state.

Sincerely,

Publius Vibius Pansa
Aedile of the Consilium of the Republic of Porcu
Chairman of the Communist League
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Porcu
Chairman of the Politburo of the Communist Party
First Secretary of the Ariminae Regional Committee of the Communist Party
Oh crap, I meant Porcu. It autocorrected to Porcupine.
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It was on a rather brisk night that the news of the Italizian President's declaration arrived at the Austrian Foreign Affairs Ministry. The staff watched eagerly as the President of the recently awakened state addressed his people and the world that his nation would welcome any and all communists in need of sanctuary. Many in the densely packed rooms of the Ministry wondered if President Belinzky was even aware of how difficult it was for communists inside the Austrian controlled zones to emigrate let alone avoid captivity.

Being an avowed communist in the Austrian Empire was hard enough even before the fascists took root and the aristocracy made the party illegal, yet even then the authorities still allowed emigration in most cases. Recently however, that little problem had been rectified. With the legalization of the Iron Eagle Party, the political opposition was not only outlawed it made membership therein, prior or current, a crime against the Austrian state. Arrests that before were usually only for outspoken criticism we now made under the presumption that one was a communist. Even those who were accused without any real evidence were often arrested arbitrarily and subject to brutality at the hand of the RSD's infamous Security Police - aka the Grepo.

Those who found themselves in their clutches often spent days in detention rooms of police stations juggling beatings and interrogations while their captors attempted to coerce confessions to a wide variety of minor crimes. The most common charge was "subversion through dangerous thought" as the RSD designated any slight deviation from the nationalist Adlerite agenda. A great deal signed confessions which saved them from prolonged imprisonment, but those who were found to be true communists were almost always shipped away to the many newly constructed work camps. While officially for "reeducation", the Arbeitslager was a new type of camp which replaced the old Stalags and favored a punishment of hard, back breaking labor to simple neglect and occasional beatings; though those happened quite frequently as well.

Despite all the suffering of the communists, and many other groups who fit outside the national ideal of the Adlerite fascists, many were still allowed to return home on a pain of return punishment or worse should they continue to remain subversive or speak out. However, everyone in Austria could see that as the power of the Iron Eagle Party grew, so did their chances of dying for a myriad of reasons. Luckily for the bureaucrats of the Ministry, all were loyal party members and the Italizian President's speech could be mocked just like the plight of the communists.

"Back to work everyone," the Foreign Minister barked, as he returned from his dinner break. The staff complied with a salute and scurried around returning to their menial tasks.

Albert Zalesky was working under more and more stress these days since the Adlerites were given a place in the Archduke's government, and it was growing harder and harder to hide his displeasure for the fascists. While forced to become a member himself, the aristocrat was wary of their growing power and was searching feverishly for a time to approach the Archduke with his concerns. Once again, another full night, it seemed as though the Duke was to be slighted by his sovereign. The Archduke, he was told, had more pressing matters to attend to than the Italizians.

This left Zalesky to attend to the issue himself, personally and with his sovereign's blessing. He entered his office quite frustrated and flustered as he began organizing his thoughts on a response. He made no mind to the figure seated in the shadows of the far side of his room.

"You're back late," the man said flippantly, lighting a cigarette.

The Foreign Minister jumped a few inches in fright, but quickly lashed out at the man when the glow of the cigarette illuminated his iron jaw and handsome face.

"You really should stop smoking, my Lord," he said, rustling through the papers on his desk. "You are still so young after all. What is it you want?"

Count Albert von Boul-Dier, Austria's Lord Governor of Hungary, was the picturesque description of a soldier. Tall, broad-shouldered, with a large strong jaw and piercing blue eyes and blonde hair. While only recently appointed to his position in the Archduke's government, he had taken to his job well and was respected by many in the Archduke's inner circle. Most notably, the Foreign Minister who shared Boul-Dier's criticism of the fascists led by the Reichskanzler and his cronies.

"Not much, really," von Boul-Dier began, "I was simply curious as to your plans regarding the Italians?"

Zalesky chuckled, "You wouldn't have come all this way from Budapest to ask me that."

"I was in the capital for some personal business," he replied with a smile. "Regardless, my question still stands. You do have a course of action do you not? The Archduke will expect a response and for once we have some clout over those bastards in the Reichstag."

"For now," Zalesky corrected with a sigh, "That is, if we can nip this in the bud now and stop this from garnering too much attention. As soon as von Pless or his lapdogs get a story of a single communist leaving the empire for Italizio, the issue becomes RSD territory. I'am trying my best to ask his Majesty for a curb on their power, but he remains transfixed on the Balkans."

Von Boul-Dier took a drag of his cigarette, "Well, we need to show the fascists that they aren't the only ones who his Majesty trusts to handle things. Show some restraint on the matter, tighten border controls, but don't provoke the Italizians just yet. It may embolden their resistance and prompt a full-scale exodus of communists."

"We can't back down either, Albert," Zalesky replied shaking his head. "If we appear weak now, the Italians in the north will see us a timid and we will lose the trust of the nationalists thus squandering any hopes we have of working with them in the future. Besides, we need to disrupt the Red Army's momentum while they remain un-entrenched."

"What do you plan to do exactly?" Boul-Dier inquired skeptically.

"I shall give the Reds an offer they can't refuse," the Foreign Minister stated fiercely, "Hopefully, we can cow them into removing their aggressive moves in the buffer between us through some type of deal."

"What are you going to offer them?"

"Simple. A promise of peace."

Encrypted Communique
Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

To: Italizian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Empire has become aware of the growing resentment the Communist Republic holds towards it. While it is regrettable, the Austrian state is aware that our two countries share vastly different political ideologies that are certainly opposed and often irreconcilable to one another. Despite this however, the Empire has no desire to engage your country in conflict, armed or otherwise, and it believes that an agreement of coexistence is possible within the confines of some mutually understood parameters. Our primary concern is the safety of the Austrian people and their continued prosperity, which are threatened not by the people of your nation, but by forces elsewhere.

It is for this reason, that we propose to the Italizian state a non-aggression pact which is aimed at a process of coexistence. Furthermore, we invite a delegation from your government to Vienna to discuss the issue further. In the spirit of good faith however, the Empire requests that all Red Army forces operating in the buffer zone between our two countries cease all operations immediately and return to their bases. In exchange, the Austrian border police will allow the legal travel of all interested immigrants from the Empire to your nation.

It is our hope that you will meet us halfway, but we wish to remind the your government that the continued occupation of the buffer zone will not be tolerated by the Austrian state. It shall be shared as an example of peace or cleared through force of arms and will.
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Corporal Pylanov had been pacing back and forth outside General Resaqua's office for almost an hour, waiting for the meeting to end. The President had sent him, in hopes that Resaqua had a plan. The door opened, and several military personnel streamed out of the office. Once they cleared out, he marched in to meet the Intelligence Director to find out about a plan.

"Greetings, General," Pylanov said, giving a formal salute at attention. Resaqua was reclining in a spinning chair behind his desk, and didn't even bother to look up. "At ease," he sighed, "Did Belinzky send you?"

"Of-of course, General," the Corporal stammered, " something about a plan for Austria?" Resaqua gave a sigh, finally looking up to meet Pylanov's eyes. "Look, I'm not even sure if it's possible to make a good plan at this point, what am I supposed to do? The Austrians put us in a hole we can't dig out of unless we beg them for a ladder."

"How so, General?" Pylanov asked, " they're offering coexistence, a chance at peace, and even allow a free flow of immigrants, what could go wrong?"

"That's exactly the problem, Corporal, it's what they're offering. President Belinzky had sent the fucking proclamation out to screw with Austria in the first place. The added population was a bonus, but what's the point of an indirect sabotage if the guy you're trying to sabotage makes it to a mutual agreement. Doesn't help that backing down would make us look weak."

"Oh, so what do I tell the President, then? Should I tell him to give you more time?" Pylanov asked nervouzly. If there was no plan, then the President would make one himself. Considering the track record of how well Belinzky's previous plans for diplomacy went, it made the Corporal shudder.

"No, no, that won't be necessary." The General said, " hold on for a few moments." He was scribbling down something on a slip of paper, then putting it inside an envelope. "Have this sent to the President, it's not the greatest, but it's the best I got."

Pylanov took the letter, thanking the general and heading off to send the letter. He wasn't sure what his plan was, but he prayed that it wold be enough. Italizio was in a dire situation, one that it needed to get out of fast.
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It was an unusually warm December day, as Belinzky took a walk outside to the gardens, sitting down as he would pound his head for ideas.There had to be some way out of this, but how? . He wasn't sure if it was the best course of action, but war with Austria was the only other alternative.

An alternative even Belinzky knew better than to take.

Heading back inside, Belinzky would fix a glass of wine, sitting down at his desk. He finds a letter sitting there, with the Italizian National Party seal on the front. Opening it, he holds off with the wine and reads:
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To the President Leonard Belinzky,

I have an answer to the Austrian issue, one where we can still hold our original plan. We accept the non aggression pact, and if they keep their word, Communists can go freely without persecution. Perhaps along the way, we have Italizian spies hidden within the crowds of refugees, who shall go about to find evidence of the Fascist humanitarian crimes. If done right, we can use this to convict the Austrian government, and bring their leaders before the International Court. We can finally destabilize a major rival, all without a single one of our soldiers being killed in the process.
May the Red Army stand Strong,
Genergy Resaqua,
Secretary of Intelligence
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Belinzky gave a smirk at the idea, it was all too easy. Assuming the secret police never catches them, these refugee spies could prove quite useful. Though he would have to pull away from the buffer zone, it was a necessary sacrifice. He would call for an ambassador.
"What do you need, Mr. President?" He asked.
"Pack your bags," he exclaimed, "you're going to Vienna!"

((OOC: The delegate shall be sent to Vienna, and tell the Austrian government that Italizio has agreed to the pact, and will pull their troops out of the buffer zone. He shall also say that he hopes for Austria to honor their end of the bargain. Only Belinzky and Resaqua know of the spy plan at this time.))
Edited by Italizio, Dec 9 2015, 07:00 AM.
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The new Communist regime in Italy was an unexpected and certainly unwelcome guest on the world stage, at least as far as the Austrians were concerned. There had been plans since before the fascists had begun their ascent to power to incorporate northern Italy into an Austrian sphere of influence, and significant talks had already taken place between the Austrian government and Italian nationalists around the regions of Veneto and Trentino. All of this would be confounded with the arrival of yet another new Italian state to rival Austrian authority and influence. To make matters worse, these newcomers were communists and quite bold ones at that.

For all his fears and doubts, Foreign Minister Zalesky had succeeded in bringing the Italizians to the bargaining table. While he certainly was neither a fan of communists nor Italians, he was cooled enough in reason to recognize the threat that such a hostile nation could pose to Austria's designs in the region both abroad and at home. Zalesky was wise to the leverage an emboldened communist regime so close to the Austrian border could be to the nascent fascist Adlerites; and he was confident with enough boot-licking they could sway the Archduke to add the Italizians to his hit list. While the removal of the Communist Republic would be a welcome sight indeed, it would just add another front for a future war that the young nobleman was sure Austria wouldn't be able to win without completely destroying itself in the process. No, the Italizian's time would come, but Austria herself needed time to quell its many other enemies internally and abroad.

It was this sense of foresight which led Zalesky to treat with the communists under a banner of a non-aggression agreement. The Austrians had tried such an agreement before with the Grand Duchy of Marslava, but the Czechoslovak Slavs refused to see the new Austria as anything other than a wolf in sheep's clothing. Zaleskly couldn't fault them however, they were right after all. Yet he had wished the Marslavans had at least caved slightly to the charade in order to give a pretense for peace. Perhaps, the Italizians would be smarter and take the risk of shaking hands with the devil. The thought made him smirk as he waited patiently in his beautiful office at the Ministry.

He was sure that the plane of the Italizian Foreign Minister would arrive shortly and his spirits were quite high. The city street in Vienna along which the Minister's car would be driven down was chosen specifically for its beauty and power. It would pass along several government buildings including the Reichstag and Hofburg Imperial Palace before arriving at the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Coincidentally, the Austrian Reichswehr would have a few military vehicles present for the impending national holiday in the following days in which to also transmit the power of the Empire.

It wasn't long before an aide alerted the Minister that the Italizian delegation had landed at the city's main airport and would arrive within the next half hour. He smiled to himself once again as he marveled at the plan he had outlined for the communists.

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